Atmospheric Layers Quiz

Which layer of the atmosphere contains about 75% of its total mass?

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Thermosphere

Which layer of the atmosphere is known for containing most of the Earth's weather phenomena?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is the approximate height range of the stratosphere above the Earth's surface?

What is the primary function of the ozone layer located in the stratosphere?

Which layer of the atmosphere is the coldest, with temperatures dropping as low as -90°C?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Exosphere

• Mesosphere

What is the temperature range typically found in the mesosphere?

What phenomenon is primarily responsible for the temperature increase in the thermosphere?

In which layer of the atmosphere do auroras occur?

• Thermosphere

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

At what altitude does the exosphere begin?

• 0 kilometers

• 15 kilometers

• 85 kilometers

• 600 kilometers

Which layer of the atmosphere is characterized by extremely thin air and allows particles to travel long distances without colliding?

• Exosphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere